armin31
Canadian expat in Uruguay
Forum posts
130
Contacts
2
About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in Colonia
Speaks English and German Deutsch und Englisch
Registration: 19 September 2022
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Colonia, Uruguay
YES. I have moved here now. I have purchased small (35 ha) farm in an area with sufficient water and fertile soil. It is in Colonia close to the border of San Jose. The first fruit trees and Casuarinas have been planted, a good-sized vegetable garden started, and the renovation is making some progress, abeit slower than hoped for.
Now I am retired, I used to be a Chartered Accountant later CPA CA that worked in industry as controller or manager and was self-employed later. I have worked internationally because of my raising and because of other things that affected my life.
I like the people here, that it is rather European in many ways, and that although agriculture is practised extensively it is an important part of the economy. But I came here because we were robbed of our freedom in Canada.
I miss the seasons (yes, winter too!) and I could do without one, that is Carnival. I do not understand how a country can hope to be successful if it shuts down for two out of twelve months every year. And as everyone will tell you: The prices!
New Brunswick, Canada
I have been living in Canada for three extended time periods, at various locations in Ontario and the Maritimes. Studied, articled, worked, farmed, was in politics, and much more.
Chartered Accountant
(New Brunswick) lots of space, beautiful almost empty beaches and farmland, warm and friendly people.
All of Canada has changed so much, it is hard to believe. Everytime I see or hear the Prime Minister ...
Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany
I was born and raised here, returned to work, was self-employed too, lived in various areas, shown is the last one.
Management
the culture, the landscapes
politics, what else?
Activity
Wintering in Montevideo by Bhopkinson56
I聽 am looking for a Canadian expat in Montevideo to discuss the benefits of spending a Canadian winter in Uraguay before deciding to move there.
Hello, Bernie!Well, I live in Colonia (Department not Colonia del Sacramento) and I love it here. So perhaps I would be a better partner for you than I thought.We could meet in Montevideo, but really do not see a benefit in that if you do not have ... Read More
Wintering in Montevideo by Bhopkinson56
I聽 am looking for a Canadian expat in Montevideo to discuss the benefits of spending a Canadian winter in Uraguay before deciding to move there.
@Bhopkinson56I am at your disposal. Please send me a private message with your Telegram name.A note of caution: I live in rural Uruguay, i.e. not in Montevideo. In Canada I lived in metropolitan and rural areas. Read More
Homeschooling in Uruguay by mbright85
Hello all,My little guy is approaching school age and we鈥檇 really like to homeschool him. This may be our make or break in terms of making Uruguay our permanent home. My understanding is that it is not legal. Does anyone know of any legal ...
@mbright85 Hello,I understand that home schooling is very important to you. So far I have not met anybody who is doing home schooling in Uruguay. But I could try to find someone. I know of at least one parochial school, that had to apply for a ... Read More
The neverending story of the new passport by armin31
It is a really sad thing: What started as a step to truly improve the life / status of immigrants to Uruguay has been totally bungled by the new government, either out of negligence or in trying to serve political correctness. As has been reported ...
@Pat HolidayI have a Canadian Passport too.聽 聽I do not see a "born" slot there, There is however a "Place of birth" (city and country) on the data page of the passport.You must include the birth certificate, which inter alia includes the ... Read More
Should you live as a tourist or as a local while abroad? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
@TGCampo Seems logical to me ... You suggest living as a local and spending your holidays / vacations like a tourist. This really is no different than what any non-expat (i.e. a local) does. Still, your point is important: As one never knows ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@myskySorry, I missed telling you something important:In most Uruguayan banks you can have USD accounts (in some accounts in EUR or ather denominations, but that would not be in interesting for you as you are American.In many stores you can buy ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello!I do not know much about transporting dogs, so let us start with banking:Mastercard does not work for cash withdrawals / advances, which I have used in so many countries, and it was so convenient and easy. Banks are extremely expensive. The ... Read More
Can someone give us information on expat communities? by djc50plus
Hi All,I currently live in New Jersey, USA. My wife and I are considering retiring in Uruguay with my wife's elderly aunt. We plan on visiting as soon as we can. We have researched, and Uruguay seems like a great place to retire. Can someone give us ...
@fran7smias Uru_guy noted the group gravitates to Punta del Este which is a city at the extreme SE of UY. If you are interested in other areas especially further up the river with its tranquile beaches please c贸ntact me, I can help you with ... Read More
Should you live as a tourist or as a local while abroad? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
So in retrospect, there is some truth to your statement, but anyone can be a tourist. Only after certain decisions are made and commitments to legal requirements are accomplished can someone honestly be called an expat in this country. - ... Read More
Scouting trip real estate questions by Kona Coffee Gal
We have a two week scouting trip planned for next month and will be spending the first week in a hotel in Montevideo and the second week in a rental condo.We have been to Uruguay multiple times on vacation but this time we want to focus on making a ...
@Kona Coffee GalA scouting trip is a good idea. You say you have been to Uruguay. Where did you stay then? Did you like it or not?No one likes to waste their time. Real estate agents not either. There are multiple agents here. Nobody seems to ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Edit of my previous post:There are commercially viable orchards and vineries. I just do not know any owners of these personally. I would be willing to try to establish contact. Hope this clarifies any possible misunderstandings. Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello, John!I would be willing to meet with you, if you come my way.As you know from your studies Uruguay has traditionally been very strong in fruits and orchards. Many have been abandoned. I live on a farm, have not started farming yet, because ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Canada by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Canada, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
@msebarrettHello,Please NOTE: I am not consulting you on taxes, I just share what I know or rather knew (as I have left Canada).You seem to understand the things that are relevant for determining the answer to your question.What kind of financial, ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
No, you did not waste your time, at least if things have not changed since I was in your shoes three years ago. If you send me a private message I can send you the contact information for an immigration consultant or an immigration lawyerhatever ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@CanFernHello!You indicated that you are interested in relocating from Canada to Uruguay.聽 My wife and I made the same decision almost exactly 3 years ago. No regrets. Except that I still do not speak Spanish well. I live on a farm, so I ... Read More